LGV theory test format and pass marks

The lorry theory test, which learners usually call the HGV theory test and DVSA calls the LGV theory test or Driver CPC part 1, is made up of multiple choice and hazard perception. The two parts are booked separately and can be taken on the same day. You must pass both within two years of each other to receive the theory-test certificate.

Official LGV format

The multiple-choice test lets you flag questions, return to them and change answers before finishing. The hazard test does not: each clip is shown once. One of the 19 clips contains two developing hazards, and each developing hazard is worth up to five points.

Booking and what to bring

You can book as soon as you hold provisional lorry entitlement. Part 1a (multiple choice) and part 1b (hazard perception) are separate bookings with separate fees, so check that you have a confirmation for each.

On the day, bring a Great Britain photocard licence. A Northern Ireland licence needs the photocard and paper counterpart, and a paper-only licence must be accompanied by a valid passport. Without the right documents the test is cancelled and the fee is lost.

The questions are drawn from The Highway Code, Know Your Traffic Signs and The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles.

Match revision to the full test

Eteo’s LGV practice sets divide the question bank into manageable groups. A single set is not a full simulation of the official 100-question paper. Combine sets or plan a separate timed session long enough to test concentration across 1 hour 55 minutes.

Sort errors into general road rules and LGV-specific duties. Vehicle weights, braking distance, load security, daily checks, drivers’ hours and vulnerable road users require more than a car-level answer. For each wrong answer, identify the legal or safety rule and the practical consequence of ignoring it.

Hazard perception measures timing, not only recognition. Watch for an early clue that begins to require action: a closing gap, an obscured pedestrian, a vehicle drifting into your stopping space or a changing signal. Avoid rhythmic or continuous clicking, which can score zero for a clip.

GOV.UK gives the current format, preparation sources and result rules on the official page for Driver CPC part 1 theory. The theory certificate lasts two years from passing the first part, and both parts must be passed before the relevant practical tests.

Part 1 is only the first of the Driver CPC tests. For the case studies and practical parts that follow, see which HGV theory and CPC tests you need.

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